Company description

Threshold is a new restaurant in Livingston Manor, NY (2 hours west of NYC) opening in November 2024. Threshold aims to bring elevated home-style Korean cuisine to the Catskills area, serving as both an introduction to traditional Korean dishes and an exploration of Catskills produce through the lens of Korean flavors. The beverage menu at Threshold features New York state beers, ciders, and wines by the glass, a broad selection of sool (Korean alcohols), and a global list of wines by the bottle in addition to draft and a la minute cocktails.

Threshold seeks to create a menu and environment that is both a showcase of local farmers and a comfortable and beloved community space. We believe that food, regardless of cuisine, naturally connects friends and strangers alike. We are committed to making our restaurant financially accessible and welcoming to all.

Threshold practices Open Book Management and has a robust quarterly 360 review process. All employees receive ICHRA benefits to help them purchase health insurance on the NYS exchange.

Our values

1. Our food is unapologetically Korean.
2. All people deserve access to new flavors and beautiful spaces.
3. Plant-based eaters should have robust and interesting options.
4. We buy local whenever possible, and Korean whenever essential.
5. Front- and back-of-house workers all deserve dignity of labor and income.

That means…

1. Our dishes and meal structure don’t seek to mimic European or Japanese cuisines. Our team will help you build a meal you’ll enjoy if you’re unfamiliar!
2. You will always find affordably priced items on our food and drink menus. We come from working class backgrounds - having affordable offerings, even if they’re less profitable, means we get to feed our people. It’s not charity, it’s community.
3. There will always be vegan options in every section of the menu and they will change seasonally. Plant-based eaters are not an afterthought here.
4. Our menu showcases local produce purchased directly from farmers whenever we are able. When no comparable product is available locally or there is a compelling reason to do so, we buy Korean products. When we have to, we buy commercial.
5. All workers are paid an hourly wage above the standard minimum wage and tips are split among all hourly staff, both FOH and BOH. We collaborate to create a work place with clear expectations, clear paths of progression, and healthy work culture and we solicit 360 feedback in service of those goals.

Job description

Threshold is looking for an energetic and experienced Sous Chef to work closely with Executive Chef Thom Chun and Managing Partner Cam Shaw at our first location. The ideal candidate is ambitious, creative, motivated to provide quality food and service, and comfortable acting in a leadership position.  We hope to find a candidate looking to take the next step in their career, and who we can invest in in return. The right candidate is excited to already live in or relocate to the Catskills and looks forward to becoming a member of a small, tight-knit community with a growing culinary scene. Queer, trans, and BIPOC individuals, especially those with personal or familial ties to Korean food and/or rural New York, are encouraged to apply. 

Chef Thom began his culinary training in Chicago before returning to California, working with Chef Matthew Kirkley at COI (SF) and Chef Timothy Hollingsworth at Otium (LA). Once in New York City he worked under John Fraser at The Loyal and Michelin-starred Nix, finishing his time as chef de cuisine of Michelin-starred Korean restaurant Oiji Mi. Korean cuisine and culture has always been at the heart of Chef Thom’s cooking and with Threshold he looks forward to sharing both traditional and innovative Korean dishes with the Catskills.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in all kitchen operations. This includes food production, coaching and training, ordering & inventory, maintaining department of health standards and compliance with all regulations, as well as regular cleaning and maintenance of the space and equipment. The Sous Chef will have direct interactions with the farms and farmers that we work with, as well as to our backyard gardens which will supply fresh herbs and greens for the menu. Due to the small size and seasonal nature of the business, the sous chef should expect to help with tasks typically performed by a porter or dishwasher during the slower winter months.

Threshold engages in quarterly 360° performance reviews and practices Open Book Management, giving all employees the opportunity to have direct input into their working environment and an understanding of the restaurant’s financials. The sous chef will have direct exposure to the P&L and develop an understanding of the financial and operational sides of the business.

If you have these qualities, we want to meet you:

• Great passion for people and hospitality
• Exceptional communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multitask & problem solve
• Entrepreneurial & results driven
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work full time evenings Wednesday through Sunday
• Professional or personal experience with Korean cuisine is preferred but not required
• 2+ years of experience in professional kitchens
• Sous chef experience is preferred but not required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation: $60k salary
• $2k Relocation Bonus if moving from outside Sullivan or Delaware counties.
• 40 hours of accrued sick time annually
• 5 weeks PTO structured as follows:
  • 2 weeks to be taken the first two weeks of April (2025 - 3/31-4/13)
  • 1 week to be taken the week of Thanksgiving (2025 - 11/24-11/30)
  • 1 week to be taken the week of Christmas (2025 - 12/22-12/28)
  • 1 week to be taken with scheduling approval at the employee’s discretion, accrued at a rate of .77 hours per pay period. Accrued PTO does not roll over and PTO is not eligible for pay out.
  • $500/month pre-tax health care and insurance premium reimbursement program
  • Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company
  • Assistance securing housing in Livingston Manor a walkable distance to Threshold

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 50k-75k

Application instructions

Deadline

October 19, 2024